Events around Lake George, NY

If you haven’t visited the Lake George area, then this summer is the time to go. The Fourth of July holiday weekend promises to be especially festive, with a multitude of events and fireworks displays.

By Mark Saunders

on May 25, 2016 12:28 PM

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13th Annual LakeGeorge.com Elvis Festival

June 1 - 5
Lake George, NY
The world’s top Elvis tribute performers will converge on Lake George for this annual celebration of the King of Rock-n-roll. Make sure to bring your blue suede shoes as there’ll be plenty of dancing across four days of performances, lake cruises, and great local food and drinks to be enjoyed.
www.lakegeorge.com

June 6 – 11
Million Dollar Beach, Lake George, NY
The Americade Expo brings together hundreds of vendors from all over
the world and offers motorcycle enthusiasts stunt shows, live music,
motorcycle tours, boat cruises, contests, demos, parades, and charity
events throughout a week of events.
www.lakegeorge.com

June 25 – 26
Charles R. Wood Park Festival Commons, Lake George, NY
The Adirondack Wine & Food Festival offers attendees the very best from more than 50 local wineries, breweries, distilleries, artisanal foods, crafts and food trucks from across the region to sample. Enjoy all this along the beautiful scenery of Lake George.
www.lakegeorge.com

July 4
Shepards Park, Lake George, NY
In addition to having fireworks every Thursday during the summer, the Village of Lake George also holds a massive July 4th fireworks celebration. Come down and enjoy the display or try and hop on a lake cruise just after sundown for a spectacular view. Though, there’s sure to be a terrific view wherever you are around the lake. Looking for something off the lake? There’s also a great fireworks display at Rogers Memorial Park at Bolton Landing, complete with live music and face painting.
www.lakegeorge.com

July 5
Lake George, NY
The annual Hike-A-Thon was created to showcase Lake George Conservancy’s parks and natural beauty. Participants are invited to come out, enjoy some outdoor activities, celebrate active lifestyles, and mingle with their neighbors in this fun, open air, all-day event. Hikes take place at various locations around Lake George and culminate in each group having their photo taken from a hovering helicopter. The event is free.
www.lakegeorgehikeathon.org

July 8
Charles R. Wood Park, Lake George, NY
Enjoy live music, rides, barbecue, lake cruises, beer and wine, fireworks, and of course, fishing. Awards for best catches of the day will be given to adult and junior divisions and multiple launch sites.
www.lakegeorge.com

July 15 – 16
Shepard Park, Lake George, NYThe largest community band concert happens right here in Lake George. Concert bands from New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Ottawa and Quebec, Canada, will bring multiple styles of music to Shepard Park for a two-day celebration of music. Patriotic, marching, jazz, film soundtrack, and Broadway show tunes are all on the docket of musical performances and admission to the event is free.
www.lakegeorge.com

Aug. 15 – 25
Lake George, NY
Enjoy a full week of rehearsals, live concerts, interactive workshops, and outreach events from world-class musicians and rising stars. Performances are held in a variety of public venues throughout Lake George and all events are “pay what you can.”
www.lakegeorge.com

Aug. 29 – 30
Charles R. Wood Park, Lake George, NY
Exhibit fine arts and crafts from vendors from across the country. More than 100 artisans and craftsmen will display and sell their creations of hand-made masterpieces created from their own workshops. Foodies won’t be forgotten either, with bake sales and delicious homemade delicacies available to sample and purchase.
www.lakegeorge.com

Nine-year-old Jake Lanning, right, is buried in the sand by, from left, Anthony Lanning, 12, Jonathan Failla, 12, and Matthew Failla, all of LongIsland, at Million Dollar Beach Wednesday July 8, 2015 in Lake George, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) less

Nine-year-old Jake Lanning, right, is buried in the sand by, from left, Anthony Lanning, 12, Jonathan Failla, 12, and Matthew Failla, all of LongIsland, at Million Dollar Beach Wednesday July 8, 2015 in Lake ... more

Sept. 17 – 24
Lake George, NY
Come down and enjoy some smooth jazz on the shore as Lake George celebrates the 30th year of this jazz festival. Attendees will be treated to performances by The Brubeck Brothers, Charenee Wade, Lao Tizer Quintet, The Diva Jazz Orchestra, and many more. Expect some fireworks Saturday night as well!
www.lakegeorgearts.org

People party and swim in Log Bay on Lake George on Monday, July 27, 2015 in Fort Ann, N.Y. Log Bay Day has become a tradition on the last Monday in July. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

People party and swim in Log Bay on Lake George on Monday, July 27, 2015 in Fort Ann, N.Y. Log Bay Day has become a tradition on the last Monday in July. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

People party and swim in Log Bay on Lake George on Monday, July 27,... Photo-9724804.130099 - Darien News

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People party and swim in Log Bay on Lake George on Monday, July 27, 2015 in Fort Ann, N.Y. Log Bay Day has become a tradition on the last Monday in July. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

People party and swim in Log Bay on Lake George on Monday, July 27, 2015 in Fort Ann, N.Y. Log Bay Day has become a tradition on the last Monday in July. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

People party and swim in Log Bay on Lake George on Monday, July 27,... Photo-9724806.130099 - Darien News

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People party and swim in Log Bay on Lake George on Monday, July 27, 2015 in Fort Ann, N.Y. Log Bay Day has become a tradition on the last Monday in July. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

People party and swim in Log Bay on Lake George on Monday, July 27, 2015 in Fort Ann, N.Y. Log Bay Day has become a tradition on the last Monday in July. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren

People party and swim in Log Bay on Lake George on Monday, July 27,... Photo-9724807.130099 - Darien News

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Long Island sisters Rosanne Whitton of St. James, left, and her sister Donna Hay of Farmingville watch people party and swim in Log Bay on Lake George on Monday, July 27, 2015 in Fort Ann, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Long Island sisters Rosanne Whitton of St. James, left, and her sister Donna Hay of Farmingville watch people party and swim in Log Bay on Lake George on Monday, July 27, 2015 in Fort Ann, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren ... more